5 letter words starting with FUN

Here is the requested information about "fungo": fungo 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• A type of baseball practice where a coach hits a ball for fielding practice (source: Merriam-Webster).
• A type of mushroom, also known as "Polyporus" or "Piptoporus" (source: Oxford Languages).

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈfʌŋɡoʊ/
• UK: /ˈfʌŋɡəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage

• The baseball term "fungo" originated in the late 1800s and is derived from the Latin word "fungus" meaning "mushroom" (source: Merriam-Webster).
• The mushroom "fungo" has been used for medicinal purposes in traditional Chinese medicine (source: Oxford Languages).

5. Synonyms

• Baseball: fly ball practice, fielding practice, batting practice.
• Mushroom: Polyporus, Piptoporus.

6. Related Words

• fungi
• funga
• fungi

7. Example Sentences

• The baseball coach hit a high fly ball during fungo practice.
• The "fungo" mushroom has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries.

Parts of Speech

Funds is a noun.

Definitions

Funds refer to a sum of money that is set aside for a specific purpose. It can also refer to the total amount of money that is available to an organization or individual for spending.

Pronunciations

US: /fʌndz/

UK: /fʌndz/

Origin and Usage

The word "funds" originated from the Middle English word "fond", which means "to provide for". It has been in use since the 17th century and is commonly used in financial and business contexts.

Synonyms

• Money
• Capital
• Resources
• Finances

Related Words

• Funny
• Fungi
• Fused
• Fable
• Flute

Example Sentences

• The company has allocated funds for research and development.
• She was unable to attend the conference due to a lack of funds.
• The government has announced plans to increase funds for education.